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An Insider's Look At One Of The Most Exclusive Residential Communities In The Bahamas


Baker's Bay Golf & Ocean Club

Bill Springer

The Bakers Bay Golf & Ocean Club, located along a stretch of private perfection on the Bahamian island of Great Guana Cay in the Abacos, is way more than just another private beach community. Sure, it boasts the requisites: fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, luxurious spa, amazing restaurants, and killer beach club stocked with every toy available. The community also has a deep-water marina where members can choose from a host of large, fast, and comfortable boats and, of course, the beaches and sunsets are amazing.

The good life in the Bahamas can be found at Baker's Bay.

Bill Springer

But Baker’s Bay is also an exclusive members-only residential community where Tom Brady, Michael Jordan and other incredibly successful and interesting people go when they want to escape to the Bahamas. And that’s no accident.

The view from inside one of the homes overlooking the golf course.

Bill Springer

All of Discovery Land Company’s properties (including the newly opened Silo Ridge Field Club in upstate NY, Yellowstone Club in Montana,  Makena Golf & Beach Club on Maui, and others) have developed a loyal and high-profile following because the company builds exquisite homes and delivers unparalleled service in some the world’s most beautiful locations. Discovery’s philosophy—to make it easy for guests to enjoy outdoor pursuits, from golf with a pro at one of its award-winning Tom Fazio-designed courses, to skiing on their own members-only mountain—has been a huge success.

The 18th fairway at Baker's Bay

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The company’s stated desire to not only build homes but to help members build lasting memories for their families sounds almost too good to be true.

This home overlooks the 18th green AND the Caribbean Sea.

Bill Springer

But then again, I had a feeling Baker’s was going to be special from the moment the lush, green fairways of the coastline-hugging golf course came into view. I could see everything through the windshield of the Tropic Ocean Airways seaplane which was bringing us in for a landing on the calm waters of the resort’s protected bay. And being picked up by golf cart on the dock, spirited through Baker’s own customs office, and transported to our spectacular villa overlooking the 18th green and the intoxicatingly blue water of the Atlantic confirmed it. Turns out, I hadn’t seen anything yet.

Baker's Bay has it all. Boats. Golf. Beautiful homes. Lots of activities. And and a very cool community.

Courtsey of Baker's Bay

I enjoyed all the stuff (the pools, beaches, food, spa, boats, personalized golf carts, bikes, tennis, and even our waterfront villa) during my visit, but after navigating the golf course with Baker’s pro, Raquel, and then spending a day on a powerboat with Baker’s Bay legendary local “Papa Willie,” the simple truth is that the people are what make the place so special.

Baker's Bay is where the likes of Tom Brady and other A-Listers have homes in the Bahamas

Bill Springer

Raquel did more than just help me with my golf swing or make me feel at home—she made me feel like family. And spending a day on the water with Papa Willie was an experience: I don’t think I’ve laughed harder, or been more touched, while on a trip. He took us to see the Abacos’ famous swimming pigs and to hand feed a graceful school of stingrays. He also brought us to his home in tiny New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay, where he introduced us to everyone in town (including his parents) and fed us homemade egg sandwiches at New Plymouth’s “famous” Plymouth Rock Liquor Store. Nothing in the Bahamas is more exclusive than that!


An Insider's Look At One Of The Most Exclusive Residential Communities In The Bahamas curated from Forbes - Real Estate

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